Core Electrical Module 6 - Intro to Basic Rigging

What is the definition of rigging?

• The planned movement of material and equipment from one location to another.

• The act of fishing with a hook, line, and sinker.
• The process of creating a computer program.
• Setting up equipment or machinery in a dishonest or fraudulent manner.

What are the 3 types of rigging slings? (mark all that apply)

• wire rope

• alloy steel chain

• synthetic

• plastic slings

What is meant by rated capacity?

• The maximum amount of work a machine or system can handle under normal conditions.
• The amount of work a machine can handle in ideal conditions
• The average amount of work a machine can handle
• The minimum amount of work a machine can handle

Synthetic slings are manufactured with warning yarns. What best describes them? (mark all that apply)

• Warning yarns are included to indicate the manufacturer's logo.
• Warning yarns are included to indicate when the sling has been overloaded or damaged.
• Warning yarns are included to provide extra cushioning for the load.
• Warning yarns are included to improve the aesthetics of the sling.
• If these yarns are exposed, the sling should not be used.

What is the purpose a tattle-tail yarns?

• To create musical sounds when knitting
• To keep track of stitches in a project
• Help riggers determine whether the sling has become overloaded or stretched beyond a safe limit.

• To create unique color or texture patterns in knitting or crocheting projects.

Name some of the benefits of an alloy steel chain sling.

• Limited load capacity, inflexible
• Susceptible to rust and wear
• Low strength, prone to breakage
• Versatile, most durable, can be used in hot temperatures.

What is the highest temperature that an alloy steel chain can be used?

• 400°F

• 300°F

• 500°F

• 800°F

What are the TWO basic designs for steel chain slings?

• single and double basket

• Single-leg and double-leg configurations
• chain bridle slings

• Vertical and horizontal configurations

What are wire rope slings made of?

• Plastic wires
• Steel wires - formed into strands and wrapped around a supporting core

• Copper wires
• Aluminum wires

What are the 3 basic components of a wire rope?

• supporting core, steel wires, and multiple center wires

• strands, cables, and fibers
• threads, strings, and cords
• ropes, cables, and fibers